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Do you support Eden Park's plan to stage night concerts?
Nearly 80 per cent of people living around Eden Park support the stadium's ambition to host evening concerts, according to a survey conducted by Stuff.
You can read the full story here
More than 80 per cent of our native plants occur nowhere else in the world.
Join us to create your own Laser Cut Sign for your home or for a special gift. Great Mothers' Day present!
The MDF will be pre-cut ready for you to paint and add your chosen quote using a pre-designed stencil.
Shapes to choose from: Dog, Bone, Heart or Tag
You can add a hook to the dog sign … View moreJoin us to create your own Laser Cut Sign for your home or for a special gift. Great Mothers' Day present!
The MDF will be pre-cut ready for you to paint and add your chosen quote using a pre-designed stencil.
Shapes to choose from: Dog, Bone, Heart or Tag
You can add a hook to the dog sign to hang a dog lead or collar afterwards.
Quotes to choose from for:
DOG & BONE SIGNS: Choose a design from the 'DOG' design gallery (You can also have a dog silhouette added from 'Dog' album)
HEART SIGNS: (You will make 2)
Choose 2 designs from the design galleries (except from Personalised Family Signs & Family Tree) that will fit the shape of your heart. Check with me if you're not sure.
TAG SIGNS:
Choose a design from the design gallery (except from Personalised Family Signs & Family Tree) that will fit the shape of your sign. OR you can make it into a 'To Do' chalkboard.
All materials are supplied, just wear old clothes or bring an apron. Tea, coffee and nibbles will be supplied, but if you feel like you may need a wine to get your creative juices flowing, then feel free to BYOB.
When you arrive at the workshop, you will choose your paint colours, so please make sure you are on time, so you get your piece completed on time.
To book your spot, click here: diycreativeworkshops.com...
Once you have booked and paid, I will discuss your design preferences with you.
As there are only 12 spots available, book now to avoid disappointment.
If you have any questions please message or email me: diycreativeworkshops@gmail.com
Location: Hibiscus Coast Community House
In the second part of a three-part series on Auckland’s green spaces, Elly Strang meets some of the community-led groups battling on behalf of nature in our city.
The FREE Taste NZMA event is this Friday and Saturday - Register today!
NZMA’s Sylvia Park Campus will be transformed into a culinary destination.
Grab a free coffee, taste delights from around the world, explore food stalls or make your own smoothie on a blender bike.
Watch all the … View moreThe FREE Taste NZMA event is this Friday and Saturday - Register today!
NZMA’s Sylvia Park Campus will be transformed into a culinary destination.
Grab a free coffee, taste delights from around the world, explore food stalls or make your own smoothie on a blender bike.
Watch all the action with live demos from our Cookery and Hospitality students. From roast carving to chocolate sculptures plus much more. Bring your family and friends for a day of fun and delicious food.
Free for everyone, Taste NZMA, this Friday and Saturday at 56-60 Carbine Road, Mt Wellington
When Ryman was founded over 30 years ago, our co-founder Kevin Hickman set one simple standard: it’s got to be good enough for Mum – or Dad.
Ryman’s belief in this standard hasn’t changed. We put our residents first, ensuring they are connected to caring, vibrant communities. … View moreWhen Ryman was founded over 30 years ago, our co-founder Kevin Hickman set one simple standard: it’s got to be good enough for Mum – or Dad.
Ryman’s belief in this standard hasn’t changed. We put our residents first, ensuring they are connected to caring, vibrant communities. Ultimately, that’s what makes the Ryman difference.
Visit us online for more information about Ryman or your free guide to living in one of our 30+ villages.
Come along to the Sharks Sports Trust at Victor Eaves Park in Orewa for a gorgeous High Tea. The Orewa Lions are putting on a Pink Ribbon afternoon Tea on the 25th May at 2 o'clock. Just $40.00 per head, with a glass of bubbly on arrival. Come along and support a fabulous cause, at the same … View moreCome along to the Sharks Sports Trust at Victor Eaves Park in Orewa for a gorgeous High Tea. The Orewa Lions are putting on a Pink Ribbon afternoon Tea on the 25th May at 2 o'clock. Just $40.00 per head, with a glass of bubbly on arrival. Come along and support a fabulous cause, at the same time as having such fun. For tickets, please ring (09) 424 5561 or 021 419224
The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. We create patterns and tangles with combinations of dots, lines, simple curves, S-curves and circles. Zentangles are created step by step, so don't think that you could … View moreThe Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. We create patterns and tangles with combinations of dots, lines, simple curves, S-curves and circles. Zentangles are created step by step, so don't think that you could never do that. I will guide you through it all. We'll try to finish our designs at the meetup and you get to take your creation home.
Did you know that your neighbours could be paying $207 less a year on their power than you? With cold days here, and power bills rising, it’s more important than ever that you’re on the right power deal for you.
Go to whatsmynumber.org.nz and check your number.
Our Manly Construction team has been busy doing New Builds, Renovations, House Extensions, updating Kitchens and Bathrooms.
Here is a snapshot of some of the projects recently completed by the Manly Construction team.
If you have a project that you think may be of interest to our team please … View moreOur Manly Construction team has been busy doing New Builds, Renovations, House Extensions, updating Kitchens and Bathrooms.
Here is a snapshot of some of the projects recently completed by the Manly Construction team.
If you have a project that you think may be of interest to our team please feel free to contact us. Anything building related, give us a ring. Ph 027 212 4484 or email ManlyConstruction@gmail.com
Your Local Licensed Building Practitioners
New Builds, Renovations, Alterations, Anything building related.
Lost something? You can now report lost property to Police at police.govt.nz. Whether it’s your phone, a wallet or your keys that you’ve lost, you can now let Police know without picking up the phone. As well as reporting lost property, you can also report non-emergencies like theft, vandalism … View moreLost something? You can now report lost property to Police at police.govt.nz. Whether it’s your phone, a wallet or your keys that you’ve lost, you can now let Police know without picking up the phone. As well as reporting lost property, you can also report non-emergencies like theft, vandalism and shoplifting online, as well as get updates on a Police report you’ve already made. Just remember, always call 111 in event of an emergency. Find out more here.
We’re seeking Volunteer Support Workers throughout Aotearoa, New Zealand! Your role will be providing information and support to victims affected by crime and trauma in your own community. APPLY NOW or check out this video to learn more about the role.
When you’re homeless, sleeping under the New Zealand flag might just be a final defense. That’s what Six reckons.
Six doesn’t live on the streets any more but she hasn’t forgotten how if feels to fall. To find yourself without a roof, no corner of the world to call your own. She wanted … View moreWhen you’re homeless, sleeping under the New Zealand flag might just be a final defense. That’s what Six reckons.
Six doesn’t live on the streets any more but she hasn’t forgotten how if feels to fall. To find yourself without a roof, no corner of the world to call your own. She wanted to make sure other people understood what it’s like so she started a community paper about homelessness from the inside.
In The K’Rd Chronicles, we take to the streets of inner city Auckland and meet the people from Six’s world. Join Stuff over the next 8 weeks, as winter sets in, to learn about their struggle to change their lives … and to stay alive.
In the first part of a three-part series for OurAuckland, Elly Strang looks at the many benefits green spaces bring to the health of our people and our city.
Volunteers with Auckland Coastguard have been recognised at this year’s New Zealand Search and Rescue Awards held at Parliament this week.
Congratulations to Jo Norgrove who received a Certificate of Achievement for her services to Coastguard and Search and Rescue.
Auckland Coastguard was … View moreVolunteers with Auckland Coastguard have been recognised at this year’s New Zealand Search and Rescue Awards held at Parliament this week.
Congratulations to Jo Norgrove who received a Certificate of Achievement for her services to Coastguard and Search and Rescue.
Auckland Coastguard was awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Operational Activity for their involvement in the rescue of a badly injured yachtsman near Waiheke Island in March last year.
Coastguard Auckland volunteers Chris Griggs and Lynne Jacobsen received the award on behalf of the rest of the unit at the awards ceremony held in Wellington.
Griggs says it was an honour to accept the award on behalf of the unit.
“This rescue was a real team effort,” says Griggs. “We had no idea of the severity of the man’s injuries at first but once on scene we worked hard to bring the situation under control and provide as much comfort and pain relief as possible.”
On the night of the rescue, the Coastguard Auckland unit responded to the yachtsman ’s distress call who was badly burned after being engulfed in flames on board his vessel. Coastguard Auckland unit vessels, ASB Rescue and Li on Foundation Rescue, were tasked to locate and assist the casualty and then to transfer the yachtsman to the nearest land point where an ambulance and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter were waiting.
Griggs boarded the yacht to find the man sitting in the shower under the running water in an attempt to ease the discomfort from his burns. “The fire had caused significant burns to his arms, h ands and lower body. He had done the right thing by sitting under the cold water but in doing so had started to go hypothermic and was in immense pain,” says Griggs.
Once on board Lion Foundation Rescue, the man was carefully transferred to emergency services waiting onshore.
The judges said the Coastguard volunteers used their skills in a “highly stressful situation” where time was of the essence. By preventing further injury to the victim , the volunteers improved his chances of survival and recovery.
Auckland Coastguard relies on donations and sponsorship to deliver on our mission of "Saving lives at sea." If you can support us in any way, please get in touch with Owen Harrison on 09 303 9366 or owen@auckland-coastguard.org.nz
Pictured from L to R: Jo Norgrove, Chris Griggs and Lynne Jacobsen
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